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KY-900 over Glens Fork

FairPosted for load

Adair County, Kentucky · .25 MI Sou.Of JCT Ky 55 · Structure no. 001B00027N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
466
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-900 over Glens Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-900 over Glens Fork in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 466 vehicles a day, projected to reach 466 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-900
CrossesGlens Fork
Location.25 MI Sou.Of JCT Ky 55
RouteState Highway 900
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.00694, -85.24972
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic466 (2021)
Projected traffic466 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-900 over Glens Fork built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-900 over Glens Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-900 over Glens Fork carry?

About 466 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-900 over Glens Fork?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-900 over Glens Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.